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The Australian Army Cadets (AAC) is a large youth organisation with 14,000 cadets, 1,000 volunteer part-time adult Cadet Staff, 120 Army Reserve personnel and 56 full- time staff across Australia. Australian Army Cadets use the online version of TASKey Me2Team for strategic, governance, operational and project activities.

The Bathurst Regional Council is a large local government organisation covering 3,815 sq km with over 400 staff in 20 locations. Bathurst Regional Council use the Enterprise version of TASKey Me2Team for council governance and selected projects.

A Software Development company was awarded a Government Grant to complete the research and development and proof of concept for a new product over a 15 month period. The company signed a contract that detailed strict governance and reporting requirements for the R&D and Proof of Concept deliverables.

The KraMar Pet Company is a leading supplier of pet products with sales through large retail chains and specialty pet suppliers. KraMar use the TASKey Me2Team hosted version for new product development (NPD).

The key business management method underlying TASKey TEAM software is discussed. First the need for the method is described, then the method is outlined, and finally TASKey TEAM software that makes the method easy to apply is mentioned.

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A successful project manager is one who can envision the entire project from start to finish, and have the prowess to realize this vision. To keep pace with business and IT, project managers need to make their management practices more flexible.

One of the most prominent characteristic of a project as a concept, is its sharp delimitation in time. It has clear start and end dates and is designed to achieve a unique scope, unlike the ongoing operations specific for business management.

If you want to start your own business and then you need a solid business plan. Imagine of your business plan as being similar to a list of answers to questions that people might have regarding your own business.

Creating Sustainable Benefits in Lean Six Sigma using Change Management ProcessUsing Change Management Process to achieve sustainable benefits in a Lean Six Sigma deploymentMany companies struggle to get good traction with their Lean Six Sigma deployments. They spend time training Six Sigma Green Belts and Six Sigma Black Belts and...

Every year countless projects hit trouble for the same reasons, again and again. Why? Because the fundamental principles that determine project success are not being respected. These principles can be distilled into five laws, realities that always hold true irrespective of the nature or complexity of project.

Broadly speaking every task is a project and everyone in an organization is necessarily involved in some task whether a peon or a chief executive. Therefore, it is advised to apply project management approach in organizational activities. Main issues regarding projects are concisely discussed.

A gantt chart is a visual representation of time that enables simple and effective project planning. A particularly useful feature of leading gantt chart solutions is the ability to create dependencies between tasks.

Selecting Six Sigma Projects?Focusing effort and resources to deliver maximum benefits to the organisationChoosing the right six sigma projects is key to the success of an organization in terms of delivery of business objectives, business plan strategies and development opportunities for the workforce.

As companies continue to cast their nets for ways to improve efficiencies across the board, the appeal of process improvement methodologies - and in particular that arcane-sounding discipline Six Sigma - continues to grow.

The meaning of project management is working within defined constraints to organize and manage resources (people, for example) to complete the project within those constraints, whether those resources are scope, quality, time, cost, or all of the above. The kinds of tasks to be managed could include constructing a restaurant or implementing a new medical system.

Everyone who conducts training understands the importance of preparation. We study the topic, refresh ourselves on the key points, gain clarity on the goals or outcomes, create the training outline, detail the content to be discussed, create or assemble audio visuals and any handout materials, and more.

While not all organizations implement these systems or keep them in their original form, many of the core ideas are adopted. Some organizations have integrated two or more systems. One melding of systems that holds significant promise is the integration of the Six Sigma methodology with the tools and processes of project management...

Did you know that IT projects have a relatively low success rate? According to a study done by The Standish Group in 2004, less than 29% of all IT projects saw successful completion--a staggering figure, by any standards.

A proper project management system is essential to businesses that eventually want to grow out of the basement. When you add up all the different business fronts together, you get a hell of a multi-tasking mess.

Are you aware of the importance of organization and planning? These two concepts make it so much easier for many small to large businesses around the world. Whether it is online or off, having a step-by-step plan will keep your company from crumbling.

Many companies and individuals embark on long, expensive projects believing they can keep control of the work, the budget and the people doing the work just because they understand what needs to be done and in what order.

This is the time of year when organizations typically start thinking about how operations will continue during small-scale work stoppages-those caused by events such as snow, urban flooding, and power outages. Use these simple tips to help your PMO maintain continuity and stay on track.

No matter how experienced a professional is, there are times when he would face uphill tasks of controlling and managing projects which can go beyond his bounds. One such case is when his team members are not trained and do not have basic knowledge or project skills.

Would you like to become a manager in your career? When asked to list the major milestones in IT professionals' career development on a social blog, many professionals said that they were aiming for a career as a supervisor, team leader or manager.

The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a stepping stone for project managers to climb up the corporate ladder. It provides you with the most sought after appreciation and visibility within your organization.

For many project managers, the PMP test is a goal they hope to attain in order to formally recognize their project management skills and experience and to increase their own marketability. and hopefully, profitability in the workplace.

Organisations and individuals have a wide range of choices for project management training and development. Three of the most widely recognised are Prince2 from the Office of government commerce, the PMP from the USA based Project Management Institute and the APMP from the UK based Association for Project Management.

Program Management and Planning is the process of maintaining several projects with the aim of improving an organizations performance. In actuality and in its aims it is often closely connected to systems engineering

Think that project's done? Not so fast-there are a host of items that sometimes don't make the formal punchlist, but they should. Below are some often'overlooked follow'up activities to consider adding to your task list.

Over the past decade or so we have been constantly bombarded with news about private and public projects that have either delivered scope at well over the expected budget or had to reduce scope to even come near to the original budget.

Many Lean Consultants promote Kaizen Events or Blitzes as the method of implementing Lean. They are proponents of this method because that is how Toyota does it, and Toyota founded Lean. What these consultants overlook is that Toyota has 50+ years of experience with Lean and can do it faster than less experienced companies.

Project management is a well planned and organized approach for a process from start to end. It is concerned with the planning and directing of the project from start to finish. Any process needs to be guide in typically five stages.

This article is aimed at those new to 'the biz'! Like any industry or discipline, project management has it's own set of terminology and jargon that can be confusing to those just grappling with their first project or first few projects.

This article is aimed at those new to 'the biz'! Like any industry or discipline, project management has it's own set of terminology and jargon that can be confusing to those just grappling with their first project or first few projects.

During the fourth quarter of every year organizations conduct surveys to predict the future of next year. Based on a few survey results, this article highlights the top two challenges for Project Managers in the year 2011.

The principles of effective project management are potentially applicable to any project type across different industries. It has been established that the basis of these principles have been designed so as to accommodate variety of tasks and industries but still fine tuning is required during the course of certain projects.

Managing a global project presents a unique set of challenges apart from the obvious ones of different physical locations and time zones. There are also likely to be cultural issues that extend beyond simple language and time-zone differences; as well as issues of efficiency, administration and reporting.

Project management is ideal these days - especially if you need to get a lot done fast. Whether you are juggling a busy job, multiple jobs, or simply a hectic schedule, the ability to effectively manage your time and the projects on your plate will allow for increased productivity.

When professionals are increasingly expected to be skilled at the principles of project management add on to their other skills, the frontiers of Project Management demand in addition to the basic project management skills.

There are so many uses and applications for this project management software that just about anyone looking into the features of web based project management software will find that it is designed to suit any company.

Managing a project can be daunting. Whether planning your wedding, developing a new website or building your dream house by the sea, you need to employ project management techniques to help you succeed.

Project Management is broad and popular among professionals today, and it is not hard to find an appropriate Project Management Training Course to help build your project management skills and advance your career.

A project manager must be able to handle risk well to be able to guide a project to its completion. As the complexity of projects has increased over the years and as products and services have become more technologically sophisticated, the need for risk analysis has significantly increased.

In today�s global marketplace, complexity and speed are essential factors to survive. If we try to have close look on different projects taking place in various corners of the world, they all are being initiated under tight budgets with fewer resources than ever before.

Several Slogans including "Clean and Green", "The Earth is yours. Save it" "Save the Earth or Die" and "There is no Planet B" and more have been used around the globe to create awareness to save our planet.

Organizations regardless of their size perform projects. These projects are planned, executed and controlled to realize the business objectives. This article describes the key factor which needs to be considered when assigning projects to a manager.

Outsourcing has become a common business strategy in the present times. Businesses, whether SMEs or MNC organizations, have reaped huge benefits in terms of cost savings and service quality by outsourcing work to expert external service providers.

Contrary to the beliefs of the main gantt chart software packages, every project and every plan has its own special requirements. Some project plans may require you to measure and manage effort for billing purposes.

In most organizations, it's common practice to conduct "postmortem" or lessons learned review sessions upon completion of major projects. Postmortems play an important role in improving our businesses.

Managing any project is never an easy job. Being a project manager you may face decisive project management obstacles including geographically dispersed teams, decentralized information and varied practices.

Professional Project Management is becoming more pervasive. Like "electrification" occurred during the era of proliferation of electricity, "projectization" is occurring throughout the workforce and organizations.

Preparing for your PMP certainly takes some dedicated study time. Learning the theory of the Project Management Body of Knowledge as well as understanding the practical application means a thorough reading and understanding of the PMBOK manual.

The idea of risk management seems to be a world away from the exciting world of fast and furious trading on the sharemarket. But some believe risk management is the heart and soul of wealth creation when dealing with sharemarkets.

Maintaining a safe and secure environment is among the basic needs of humans. Being able to meet such need is integral if a person is to maintain a sense of balance within his or her self, a concept known as homeostasis.

Six Sigma is the procedure of business improvement , it can be applied to any business industry whether it is Production company , Manufacturing company ,IT Company or any educational group , it improves the quality product with improved business life cycle in the organization.

There are various factors that should be in place to ensure that a project is successful. For a project to succeed it has to be well-aligned with the business plan and the Black Belts should be adequately trained

Any system invented or developed for improving a process or product is not foolproof. A new principle or system is like a trickling stream which, in the course of its evolutionary journey, is either joined by a number of other contributories or it itself ends up contributing to a bigger stream of thought and system.

Six Sigma is the procedure of business improvement , it can be applied to any business industry whether it is Production company , Manufacturing company ,IT Company or any educational group , it improves the quality product with improved business life cycle in the organization.

Six Sigma quality improvement concepts and methodologies were originally devised for use in the manufacturing sector but with the development of newer technologies, it is now increasingly being implemented in the services sector as well.

Standards: all businesses have them; high standards are expected by your customers, and should be demanded by management and stakeholders; the highest standards are a necessity to achieve true excellence, and maintain your competitive edge in all aspects of business.

We've all read the information that 50% of small and mid-sized businesses don't have a documented plan. While that number is bad, what's worse is that only about 10% of all businesses large or small that have a plan execute it to any degree.

This is a question that challenges many technical consulting companies: Should technical project managers be technical? In other words, if you are managing a technology project, do you need to be well-versed in the technologies of the project or do you just need to be a great project manager?

There are a number of significant principles which determine success in any project. These are simple and well known principles, however they are difficult to apply and are quite frequently ignored in practice.

Six months ago I undertook a course in MoR risk management and since then I have reaped the benefits of putting this knowledge to use. However, before I went on the course I thought I didn�t need any training.

As a business builder, I created what I call "The Four Pillars of Business," which enable a company to reach their full potential. The four pillars are: Company Product Value Assurance, Business Alignment, Strategic Planning for Sales and Operations and Management Complexity

A proper project management system is essential to businesses that eventually want to grow out of the basement. When you add up all the different business fronts together, you get a hell of a multi-tasking mess.

Increasing your company's profitability revolves around the focal point of numbers and the ability to access those numbers quickly to implement a plan to reduce internal costs while increasing project profitability.

Time management is a concept that many people naturally have difficulty with, but with the right time management strategies, there is no reason why you cannot take charge of your time and change your life.

There are three important project forces that impact upon our project success - scope, time and cost. This article introduces the relationship between these project factors and provides tips for managing scope, time and cost and facilitate your project management success.

However, success has not been consistent everywhere. In areas of highly mobile workforces, such as sales and services, deployments have always been a challenge, even though these people are the ones who are in constant touch with customers.

Distributed projects need distributed leadership and management plus traditional project management. Wikipedia defines Distributed management as a management method for people to work together over the web to accomplish desired goals. Management activities are distributed through the people doing the work.

Every project has a leader responsible to ensure that the project is completed. But most projects don’t have a full-time project manager with the time to learn and manage complex project management software.

The TASKey Me2Team Leadership Platform is a simple to use extremely flexible product development solution. It does all the complex tracking, organizing, coordinating and reporting, so users have more time to do real work.

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This white paper provides a brief overview of Distributed Management and its significant benefits. Details are provided on how to apply TASKey's Distributed Management Method to coordinate work in any organisation.

Working together to achieve goals sounds simple, but the reality is anything but simple. In the workplace, there are many challenges that need to be overcome for work to flow easily between the people doing the work.

Today many people work from many places at many different times. Mobile devices, such as mobile/cell phones, can now use the Internet to be part of a global network. The ability to communicate verbally and digitally with anyone, anywhere at any time is largely a reality.